Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borough Park, NY
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Graniteville, NY
Mel Audelo
Borough Park, NY to Graniteville, NY is 10.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive that connects two points within the Northeast region, entirely within New York State. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these locations. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a straightforward journey for anyone needing to get from Point A to Point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 53rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 12th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Graniteville, NY.
Start on 12th Avenue
Turn left onto 53rd Street
Turn left onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 53rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Richmond Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Graniteville on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.6 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The main roads guiding you include the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and Fort Hamilton Parkway, which can contribute to the feeling of traversing a significant urban corridor. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 53rd Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Borough Park, NY to Graniteville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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